Chapter 48 Abandonment

Prince Ning  looked at Shu Yuwan with anticipation.

After listening to the whole story, Shu Yuwan’s mind became clearer about this past episode, unexpectedly leaving behind such a follow-up.

Looking at the Prince of Ning nervously staring into her eyes, Shu Yuwan calmly said, “Even if you can ignore the public’s opinion, you cannot pass your father and mother test. Today, your mother has publicly announced that she has accepted me as her adopted daughter. Now, I should call you my adopted brother.”

“As long as you are willing, I am willing to give up the position of the Prince of Ning.”

Shu Yuwan laughed after hearing this.

“Even if you gives up your title, you will still my adopted brother.”

“I have already faced criticism for leaving with my daughter. If the Crown Prince severs ties with his parents to marry me, how will my parents and brothers survive in the capital in the future? How will the unmarried daughters of the Shu family manage? How will my daughter find a husband in the future?”

“If the Crown Prince leaves his parents and marries a woman of my status, how will he stand firm and provide security for me and my daughter, Wenyue?”

The Prince of Ning’s eyes gradually dimmed.

Seeing this, Shu Yuwan remembered the desperate young man from a distant memory who wanted to jump into the moat, and couldn’t help but advise, “In this world, emotions are not just about romantic love; there is also family love and friendship. Now that I have become Ning Wang Fei’s adopted daughter, I am your adopted sister, which is also a kind of fate. In the future, the Crown Prince will still be able to protect me and Wenyue, right?”

“The arrangement made by Ning Wang Fei is the best outcome for both the Crown Prince and me.”

After listening, the Prince of Ning had to admit that if he didn’t remain the Prince of Ning, if he didn’t remain the son of the king and queen, he couldn’t provide a comfortable life for Shu Yuwan, ensuring her current lifestyle would also be problematic.

If the queen’s words about the king’s concubine’s child inheriting the throne were true, he would face even more pressure, how could he protect Shu Yuwan?

He decided to keep these thoughts to himself…

Being her brother is also good…

He can protect her as a brother.

He will no longer be idle like now; he will work diligently and become her support in the future.

“I understand…”

The Prince of Ning said softly, “Rest assured, I will not be as reckless as today in the future.”

“It’s good that the Crown Prince has figured it out.”

Shu Yuwan and Qing Dai saw off the Prince of Ning at the door, bowing respectfully, “Thank you for coming in person, the next day Shu Yuwan will definitely go to the Ning Mansion to thank the Queen Ning Wang Fei.”

“You’re welcome, from now on, we are family.” The Prince of Ning returned the gesture and left.

Back at the Ning Mansion, when Ning Shinzi returned, he went to the study to find her father.

“Father, I want to join the Imperial Guards as a front guard.”

His father rarely returned home early today, busy with his antiques. It was rare to see his son come to him, even more so because this son wanted to do something serious.

Although he detested the queen’s jealousy, also felt some guilt towards this legitimate son. Therefore, after this legitimate son returned to the capital, he was unwilling to do proper work, and did not reprimand him much.

Looking at his son with suspicion, “Are you sure you want to go? Weren’t you unwilling before?”

“Sure, I was immature before.”

Seeing his suddenly mature son, he was a bit unaccustomed. Wasn’t he supposed to say a few words and then mock him?

He wondered what had stimulated Shinzi, but maturity and stability were ultimately good things.

His Father agreed, “In that case, I will inform your uncle tomorrow.”

“Thank you, Father.”

Initially, Ning Wang would avoid seeing the queen if possible, but today he was curious. After the Shinzi, he went to find the queen.

“Cough.”

Seeing the visitor, the queen was surprised, “Oh, didn’t we have dinner together this month? What wind blew the king here?”

Ning Wang walked in, “Shinzi just came to me, saying he wants to join the Imperial Guards.”

Leaving this sentence behind, Ning Wang looked at the queen.

The queen was also very surprised. She didn’t expect her son, who had been arguing with her and vowed never to marry, to want to work in the court. Although it was as a guard in the Imperial Guards, it was still a legitimate official position. Showing up in front of the emperor more often would also improve the relationship between uncle and nephew. It was much better than causing trouble in the capital all day long.

Seeing the queen’s expression, Ning Wang asked, “Don’t you know what happened to Shinzi?”

The queen said impatiently, “What’s wrong with him wanting to improve? Are you only happy when he shows no ambition? You wish Shinzi would be incompetent so that your concubine’s child can take his place, right!”

Ning Wang stood up, ready to leave, “I can’t talk to you! Why would I want Shinzi to be incompetent? I care about Shinzi.”

“As for that child, she already exists, she is also my flesh and blood. Am I supposed to let you harm her?”

“Why should there be another one! Besides her, how many more have you hidden from me? When I married you, it was agreed that there would only be one Ning Wang Fei!”

Ning Wang avoided eye contact.

The queen, the eldest daughter of the main branch of the Wang family, originally the Wang family did not want to intermarry with the royal family. But that year, he saw the stunning Ning Wang Fei at a banquet and was immediately captivated.

He began to pursue her relentlessly, vowing never to take a concubine in this life. With pressure from his mother later on, the head of the Wang family married his daughter to him.

But later, he met some women who touched his heart…

In any case, he still loved the Wang Fei, but the Wang Fei was too ruthless towards those women and children!

“I just did what all men in the world would do.” Ning Wang argued.

“Moreover, even if I wronged you, those women and children are innocent. They are also living people!”

The queen sneered, “It’s you who wronged me. But you are Shinzi’s father, the emperor’s brother, the Empress Dowager’s beloved son. I can’t kill you, so I have to deal with those poor women!”

“They are indeed pitiful, but the main culprit is you! If you didn’t provoke them, they would still be living well now. Maybe they could find loving husbands, live happily, and have a house full of children!”

The two parted ways without harmony.

Once a topic of envy in the capital, now everyone had a different face, making it difficult to get along for even half an hour.

The queen didn’t care anymore; she no longer held expectations for Ning Wang and only wanted to maintain her position and secure her son’s right to inherit the throne.

Thinking about what Ning Wang had said, she waved for the nanny, “Go and find out where the Crown Prince went after leaving me yesterday.”

“Understood.”